Works Manager

Run Resourcing Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Resource Manager to oversee technical staffing for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong site background and experience in management roles. Responsibilities include conducting resource meetings, building teams, and establishing relationships with suppliers. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and long-term project security while contributing to dynamic, high-value projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in site management or works management.
• Proven ability to motivate and support team development.
• Strong background in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly resource meetings with senior leadership.
• Build and manage teams to maximize project output.
• Highlight resource needs and challenges based on technical expertise.
• Establish relationships with labour suppliers.
• Reallocate internal staff for efficiency on projects.

Skills

Team building and management

Technical staffing knowledge

Relationship management

Job description

We're supporting a heavy civils and marine infrastructure contractor through a period of growth to recruit a Resource Manager. The contractor works across the South East and is expanding into the South West delivering projects between £5m - £25m as well as being part of major JV projects upwards of £200m. They've seen year on year growth over the last 3 years' and are set for another record breaking year in 2026.

The Resource Manager will work with the Regional Managers and preconstruction teams to oversee, plan and advise on the technical staffing requirements for live and upcoming projects. The role will be a hybrid position between Head Office and visiting site teams.

The role is suited to a Senior Agent or Works Manager/Senior GF who looking to move away from the day to day running of projects and support the wider business. It is essential you come from a site background, either progressing through site management or a general foreman / works manager position.

Responsibilities

• Input into weekly resource meeting with senior leadership team.
• Build and manage teams, motivating people and supporting their development
• Use technical background to highlight resource peaks and challenges
• Build relationships with and manage labour suppliers
• Move internal staff to maximise output on each project

The business provides a variety of projects and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, long-term project security, and clear opportunities for professional development